Three days later:
Xiao Chen brought Iron Egg with him, preparing to head to Peach Blossom City.
Sang remained in the village, just in case.
Grandpa Seven got Xiao Chen to bring Iron Egg along, to let him see the world. As for Grandpa Seven, he rejected Xiao Chen's invitation, not going with him.
Xiao Chen brought the ten-odd bottles of Waning Moon and half a bottle of Heart Burn that Grandpa Seven brewed, as well as the anticipation of the entire village.
"Iron Egg, have you been to Peach Blossom City before?"
"I have never been there before. However, I heard Grandpa Seven mention it. Peach blossoms are everywhere there. The mountains are beautiful, and the water is beautiful. It is like an immortal realm. "
Iron Egg felt very excited about going far away to see the world.
Xiao Chen also felt some anticipation in his heart. He had been in the Desolate Sea for a long time already, but he had only stayed in the city for a short time.
As for a large city like Peach Blossom City, he had never been there before.
Xiao Chen had spent most of his time in the village, away from the cultivators. To him, this was something he had never experienced before.
It had been a very long time since he had such close contact with ordinary mortals and lived together.
After galloping for seven days, the two smelled a heavy wine fragrance under the blazing sun.
Since they could smell the wine fragrance, Peach Blossom City was naturally not far away.
Xiao Chen opened his Heavenly Eye and looked into the distance. An oasis appeared at the limits of his vision.
It was rare to see such a vast oasis in the harsh environment of the Desolate Sea.
Many cities were built directly on wastelands.
A large peach forest could be seen in the oasis. Pink peach blossoms covered the ground.
A clear river flowed through the peach forest. Lush green mountain ranges lined the sides. The scenery in the vast peach forest was like a painting, fresh and elegant. However, when one thought about the vast peach forest, one would find it boundless, deep, and shocking.
This place was the famous Peach Blossom Wall of the Desolate Sea.
Peach Blossom City was behind this vast peach forest.
Xiao Chen and Xiao Chen withdrew their gazes and galloped. They finally arrived at the peach forest before sunset.
In the peach forest, many cultivators gathered under the peach trees. They played zithers and played music, drinking wine with the peach blossoms. They chatted loudly, attracting everyone's attention.
In the past, Xiao Chen had only observed it from afar.
However, Xiao Chen had never been to Peach Blossom City before. He was stuck in the peach blossom forest. The horse's hooves trampled on the fallen flowers on the ground, unable to find his way into the city.
He only found out after asking around.
It turned out that there was only one way to enter the city, and it could only be brought in by a boatman.
If one wanted the boatman to sail, no matter how many Primeval Heavenly Pills one offered, one needed to offer a cup of fine wine.
If the boatman thinks that the wine is good, he will guide you into the city.
Otherwise, no matter how many resources one had, it would be useless. They would only be able to smell the fragrance of the wine in this peach forest. They would not be qualified to participate in the banquet.
So there was such a rule. It could be considered a threshold.
The two of them led their horses back and forth along the riverside. When they saw a boat docked by the riverside with no one queuing up, they hurriedly ran over.
The boatman wore a straw raincoat and sat at the bow of the boat, fishing with a hook in his hand.
When Xiao Chen saw this, he felt startled. This seemingly ordinary boatman's cultivation was somewhat unfathomable. It felt like he was at least a Great Perfection Sovereign Personage.
However, Iron Egg did not feel anything. He stepped forward and asked, "Sir, are you driving the boat?"
Xiao Chen immediately found this somewhat strange. This was the first time he heard someone address a Sovereign Personage as Sir.
The straw-caped old man was clearly stunned for a while as well. After glancing at Iron Egg, he fixed his gaze on Xiao Chen. Fortunately, he did not get angry.
The old man withdrew his fishing rod and removed his conical bamboo hat, revealing a spirited, aged face.
"Haha! It is not easy to get this Sir to drive the boat. There were a few waves earlier, but I sent them all away. If the two of you are smart, you should go and find another boatman. "
The straw-caped old man stroked his beard as he laughed strangely.
Xiao Chen thought back. Indeed, many cultivators who wanted to enter the city avoided this boat.
They did not even look at it, showing some disgust in their eyes.
"Haha! Sir, you really know how to joke. You look rather friendly. How could you not let us pass? Big Brother Xiao, let this Sir have a cup of our wine. "
However, Iron Egg guffawed and boarded the boat without any hesitation.
Xiao Chen thought to himself, Oh no! This is not in accordance with the rules. Just as he was about to stop Iron Egg, the straw-caped old man waved his hand, indicating that there was no problem. Then, he let Xiao Chen fetch the wine.
Since Iron Egg made his choice, Xiao Chen did not want to interfere. He took out a flask of Waning Moon and handed it over.
"Quick, look! Someone boarded Drunkard Cui's boat!"
The two's actions attracted the attention of the many cultivators in the peach blossom forest.
"Someone is going to be unlucky again! To think that someone dares to board Drunkard Cui's boat. If Drunkard Cui is not satisfied with the wine, he will chase them away. "
"Hahahaha! I'm dying of laughter. What kind of lousy wine flask is this? Are these two people from the countryside? To think that they cannot even afford a decent wine flask. "
"Really, anyone can come to Peach Blossom City now. They are not even particular about the wine flask. Even good wine is wasted!"
When the cultivators at the riverbank saw that the wine flask Xiao Chen took out was extremely ordinary, like a clay figurine from the countryside.
When they saw that Iron Egg did not have any cultivation, they immediately showed expressions of disdain.
Iron Egg immediately felt upset. He shouted from the boat, "Bunch of lunatics! What are you talking about? What does this lord's choice of boat have to do with you? So what if it's from the countryside? Countryside people can still participate in the wine festival. "
"Damn! To think that this little bastard dares to talk back! Just you wait. When Drunkard Cui tosses you off, this old man will beat you up until your own mother won't recognize you. "
Seeing Iron Egg acting so arrogant despite looking like a clay figurine, the group of people in the distance immediately felt upset.
Unfortunately, due to the straw-caped old man, they did not dare to come over. They could only shout from the riverbank.
"Ptooey! Bunch of trash. You are just bullying me for not having any cultivation. If this old man cultivated from a young age, I guarantee that I would beat you up until your own ancestors wouldn't recognize you. You only know how to shout. If you have the guts, come and beat me up now! "
This group of people suffered a great loss when they bickered with Iron Egg. After a while, they flew into a rage out of humiliation and gritted their teeth.
However, they did not dare to board the boat and could only wait, shouting that they would beat him up after he disembarked.
However, the straw-caped old man did not care so much. After he poured himself a cup of wine, a strange look flashed in his eyes.
Mist rose from the wine cup, and an indistinct blood moon appeared amid the cold Qi.
The straw-caped old man's eyes immediately lit up. He gently inhaled, and the mist formed by the wine turned into a crescent moon, which he sucked in.
This startled Xiao Chen. This old man was truly incredible. Even Xiao Chen did not know how to drink like this.
After that, Xiao Chen closed his eyes and drained the wine in his cup in one go.
When he opened his eyes again, he heaved a long sigh and said, "Waning Moon! Waning Moon! I have not drunk this wine for several decades already. It is still as cold as before, but there is a trace of joy in it. It is not so chilling and heartbreaking … Old Seven's skill is becoming increasingly exquisite.
"Set sail!"
Xiao Chen shouted, filled with lofty sentiments. Then, he casually waved his hand, and the boat shot forward like an arrow, kicking up surging waves.
The boat set sail, just like that!
The cultivators at the riverbank were all stunned. The notoriously bad-tempered Old Drunkard Cui actually set sail.
Even though Old Drunkard Cui's entire body was drenched, he did not feel it.
This old drunkard's boat had been parked at the riverbank for several decades, never moving. No matter what kind of wine they offered, anyone who boarded would be scolded and beaten down.
As time passed, Drunkard Cui's reputation became increasingly notorious. No one sought him out to set sail.
However, today, two bumpkins from the countryside actually got Drunkard Cui to set sail. This was truly inconceivable, completely unimaginable.
The cultivators waiting to beat up Iron Egg were all drenched. They could only watch helplessly as Iron Egg slipped away, feeling so frustrated that they stomped their feet.
When Iron Egg, who was on the boat, saw the situation, he felt very delighted. He laughed loudly and said, "Bunch of trash, and you still want to beat me up? Just watch obediently. This old man is leaving. Hahahaha!"
More people gathered at the riverbank. As they watched Drunkard Cui's boat go further away, they all showed astonished expressions.
Someone in the peach forest played the zither and sighed, "The peach blossoms on both sides turn red every year, but the ancients do not come with the wind. After thirty years of searching for an old dream, all I get is a cup of wine in a golden goblet. Even Old Drunkard Cui set sail … This wine festival is finally going to be interesting. "
After not setting sail for thirty years, Old Drunkard Cui was not waiting for a cup of wine but a person.
However, that person did not arrive in the end, only a cup of wine for the ancients.
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